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Hancock, MN

City in Stevens County, Minnesota.

Population

859

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

952

ZIP codes

0

Hancock and its ZIP codes

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Hancock at a glance

  • Hancock is about 13 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,481 a year, 21% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (70% below Minnesota) and median rent is $792 a month.

Local data for Hancock, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hancock, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,481

Poverty rate

7.8%

Median home value

$98,800

Median rent

$792/mo

Homeownership

81.7%

Bachelor's or higher

16.7%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

15.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (347), Norwegian Americans (174), Mexican Americans (90).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stevens County. PPP loans are for Hancock.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,018

5,774 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,874

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$69.59M

FY 2026, $7,195 per person

Stevens County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hancock, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home5.6%

Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hancock, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

410

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

5

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 1°F

26.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hancock, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

Cities near Hancock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MorrisCity8 mi4.7
CyrusCity8.7 mi0.3
ClontarfCity10 mi2.1
AlbertaCity14 mi0.3
StarbuckCity15 mi1.5
DanversCity15 mi0.7
BensonCity15 mi3.2
DonnellyCity17 mi2.8
HollowayCity19 mi1.4
ChokioCity19 mi0.4
FarwellCity20 mi0.3
LowryCity20 mi0.5
KensingtonCity20 mi0.4
Long BeachCity20 mi1.4
GlenwoodCity23 mi5.7
De GraffCity23 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hancock, MN in?
Hancock is in Stevens County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hancock, MN?
About 859 people live in Hancock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hancock?
Nearby places include Morris (8 mi), Cyrus (8.7 mi), Clontarf (10 mi), Alberta (14 mi), Starbuck (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023